Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Changing gea - Automatic transmission - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owners ManualMercedes-Benz E-Class: Changing gea

The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by:

 - a shift range restriction, if selected
 - the selected drive program

E/S or M (AMG vehicles)

 - the position of the accelerator pedal
 - the road speed

    Transmission positions
    Park position Do not shift the transmission into position P unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In addition to engaging the pa ...

    Driving tips
    AMG vehicles When shifting down, the double-clutch function is active regardless of the currently selected drive program. The double-clutch function reduces load change reactions and is condu ...

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    Inside Day/Night Mirror
    A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small ...

    Releasing the trunk lid
    Press the button for longer than 0.5 seconds to open the trunk lid. The trunk release button will not operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position or when the trunk cancel switch is ...

    Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    If the cruise control system is already activated: • Move the thumbwheel toward SET/− and hold until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. • To slow down in small am ...